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My Take
Oldfield occupies a special place for me as a true sonic adventurer. Recording Tubular Bells almost single-handedly through layered overdubs, he produced a debut so unexpected it launched a record label and seeped into popular memory via The Exorcist. What moves me is not the fame but the method, a young musician playing guitar, keys, and percussion to build entire worlds alone, refusing to chase trends. The 1975 Grammy was deserved recognition of genuine originality. He worked at the seam between rock, folk, and the symphonic, and his music still feels timeless. A quiet visionary who let the sound speak louder than any persona.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mike Oldfield
- Name (Japanese)
- マイク・オールドフィールド
- Reading
- まいく・おーるどふぃーるど
- Born
- May 15, 1953 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Snake
- Origin
- Reading, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- composer / guitarist / songwriter / singer / record producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1975 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mike Oldfield born?
Born May 15, 1953 (age 73).
Where is Mike Oldfield from?
Mike Oldfield is from Reading, United Kingdom.
What does Mike Oldfield do?
Mike Oldfield works as composer, guitarist, songwriter, singer, record producer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.